Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,321. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Rhode Island residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,942 | $37,146 |
| Housing & meals | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Personal & travel | $2,436 | $2,436 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,207 | −$1,207 |
| Total cost of attendance | $34,321 | $54,525 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
URI net price compared with other Rhode Island colleges
URI has the 3rd-lowest average net price of 11 Rhode Island colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island College | $9,478 | 48% | $56,318 |
| 2 | College Unbound | $21,108 | — | — |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | $21,440 | 73% | $69,743 |
| 4 | Brown University | $25,184 | 96% | $93,487 |
| 5 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $31,027 | 55% | $43,418 |
| 6 | New England Institute of Technology | $36,483 | 60% | $48,684 |
| 7 | Salve Regina University | $36,967 | 77% | $72,975 |
| 8 | Roger Williams University | $37,999 | 69% | $70,266 |
| 9 | Bryant University | $41,219 | 80% | $90,008 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Rhode Island colleges →
Why URI costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island | 72% | $21,440 | 73% | $69,743 | This school |
| Rhode Island College | 92% | $9,478 | 48% | $56,318 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Rhode Island would cost you $11,962 more per year than Rhode Island College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Rhode Island, mostly from more Rhode Island College students living at home, which lowers its average (+$8,998).
- University of Rhode Island gives aided families $4,905 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Rhode Island resident | URI | RIC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,942 | $11,300 | +$5,642 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 | $1,200 | +$50 |
| Housing & meals | $14,900 | $13,719 | +$1,181 |
| Personal & travel | $2,436 | $1,440 | +$996 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,207 | −$10,205 | +$8,998 |
| Sticker price | $34,321 | $17,454 | +$16,867 |
| Average grants | −$12,881 | −$7,976 | −$4,905 |
| You pay | $21,440 | $9,478 | +$11,962 |
“+” means URI costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
URI cost questions
How much is tuition at URI?
Tuition and fees are $16,942 a year for Rhode Island residents and $37,146 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending URI?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $34,321 a year for Rhode Island residents living on campus and about $54,525 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at URI?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,440 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,368; $48–75k pay $17,803; $110k+ pay $28,460. These figures are for Rhode Island residents.
How much debt do URI graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,750, and 4.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Rhode Island overview